Wetland classifications, wetlands distribution in Poland and around the world, wetlands protection, criteria for identifying wetlands of international importance, Ramsar convention, protected areas; Hydrological regimes in the different types of wetlands; Role of wetlands: hydrological: water cycle, biodiversity: target species, bioindicators, invasive and rare species, red list; climate change: microclimate, emission and reduction of greenhouse gases; paleontological; economical: water quality control, flood protection, education etc.. Nutrient cycle in wetlands, primary production, nutrient limitation, N:P, N:K nutrient ratio in plant species as indicators of environmental changes. Wetlands restoration and conservation: methods, advantage and disadvantage of applied methods.
KNOWLEDGE
-EEP_W1 - functioning of biotic and abiotic elements of the environment (air, soil, water, plants and animals)
-EEP_W2 - mechanisms and processes in the environment
-EEP_W5 - methods to select the technologies minimizing consequences of anthropopressure in the environment
SKILLS
-EEP_U2 - utilize obtained data for environmental and anthropogenic impact assessments
-EEP_U3 - conduct multi-faceted analysis of natural environment conditions and processes
-EEP_U9 - prepare the written report or oral presentation based on possessed knowledge and is able to present and defend them during group meetings
SOCIAL SKILLS
-EEP_K4 - indicate the social responsibility for the environment, being aware of the short- and long-term implications of the choice of different engineering solutions